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Karen Pauls
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CBC national news reporter in Manitoba and wherever life takes me. Always looking for good stories.
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Karen Pauls @karenpaulscbc.bsky.social · Mar 27
Rocky Dhillon is a believer in a controversial addictions treatment he took in Mexico last year. “What's more likely to kill me? #Ibogaine or cocaine or alcohol?” Some say it’s a solution to the opioid crisis. My story: www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
Some say this psychedelic could change the opioid crisis. But its health risks hinder testing
Proponents of the controversial drug ibogaine say it resets the brain to its pre-addictive state and takes away symptoms of detox, withdrawal and cravings. However, it also has serious and well-docume...
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#Breaking: Prime Minister Mark #Carney announced 7 more initiatives he's recommending for fast-tracked approval by the Major Projects Office — including multibillion-dollar energy and natural resources proposals Ottawa hopes will help the tariff-hit economy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli
Carney recommends 7 major projects for approval, including new mines, LNG and hydro development | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday seven more initiatives he's recommending for fast-tracked approval by the government's Major Projects Office — and it includes multibillion-dollar energy ...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Conservative Leader Pierre #Poilievre will hold a news conference on Wednesday — the first time he'll address reporters since two of his MPs announced last week they are leaving caucus. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre holding 1st news conference since 2 MPs announced their departure | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will hold a news conference later Wednesday in Calgary — the first time he'll speak to reporters since two of his MPs announced last week they are leaving caucus.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Prime Minister Mark #Carney is set to announce a second set of “nation-building projects,” including at least three focused on critical mineral extraction, one for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and at least one transmission project, sources told CBC News. #cdnpoli
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New nation-building projects list to include mines, LNG and Iqaluit hydro: sources | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a second set of “nation-building projects,” including at least two focused on critical mineral extraction, one for exporting natural gas and at least one ...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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The federal government will unveil the next round of major projects that will get fast-tracked approvals later this week, Prime Minister Mark #Carney said Monday, as Canada tries to stimulate economic activity amid the ongoing U.S. tariff fight.
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Carney to announce next tranche of major projects on Thursday | CBC News
The federal government will unveil the next round of major projects that will get fast-tracked approvals later this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday, as Canada tries to stimulate economic ...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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#Breaking: Canada has lost its #measles elimination status, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada loses measles elimination status | CBC
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November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Compared to other major projects granted "national importance" status by Mark #Carney’s Liberal government, the proposed expansion of the Port of #Churchill is still a very fuzzy idea. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
ANALYSIS | The journey toward an expanded Port of Churchill has only just begun | CBC Accessibility
Compared to  other major projects  granted "national importance" status by Mark Carney’s Liberal government, the proposed expansion of the Port of Churchill is still a very fuzzy idea.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont says the barging into his office and yelling from Conservative Party leadership "sealed the deal" on his choice to cross the floor of the House of Commons to the Liberals this week. #cdnpoli
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Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont says the barging into his office and yelling from Conservative Party leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on his choice to cross the floor to the Liberals earlier this week.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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New from me. On the importance of being d'Entremont and Jeneroux.

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ANALYSIS | Two Conservative backbenchers steal the show on budget week | CBC News
It can be easy for long stretches to forget about most of the 343 democratically elected members of the House of Commons. But then, every so often, someone who is not the prime minister, the finance m...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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The Manitoba Inuit Association (MIA) has terminated its former CEO, Nastania Mullin, one week after an Ottawa woman came forward with allegations of abuse, amid a growing #InuitMeToo movement expressing concerns about his conduct. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Manitoba Inuit Association terminates former CEO amid abuse allegations | CBC News
The Manitoba Inuit Association has terminated its former CEO, Nastania Mullin, one week after an Ottawa woman came forward with allegations of abuse, amid a growing #InuitMeToo movement expressing con...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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#Breaking: Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux is resigning from the House of Commons, according to statement shared with CBC News, a decision that comes after rumours swirled this week that he was considering crossing the floor to the Liberals. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces resignation from Parliament | CBC News
Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he is resigning from the House of Commons, according to statement shared with CBC News, a decision that comes after rumours swirled this week t...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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#Breaking: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday. It includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also cuts to the public service to get the fiscal house in order. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Carney's 1st budget calls for billions in new spending to prop up tariff-hit economy | CBC News
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday and it includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also cuts t...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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CBC News went to bail court to learn more about who gets released, who doesn’t and why. Good insight on a hot-button issue by @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Who gets bail — and who doesn't? Take a look inside Manitoba's courtrooms | CBC News
An 18-year-old with severe fetal alcohol spectrum disorder accused of running drivers off the road in a stolen truck was among those denied release during recent bail hearings in Winnipeg, which CBC N...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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If you've recently balked at the butter, coughed at the coffee or choked in the chocolate aisle, you're not alone.
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Food prices in Canada keep climbing, but these grocery items will give you sticker shock | CBC News
Shoppers paid four per cent more at the grocery store in September. Here's what food items cost the most, and why.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will deliver the new Liberal government’s first budget Tuesday that will be full of what he calls “generational investments” to spur growth and help the country weather the tariff-related economic storm. #cdnpoli
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Liberals to table 'big, bold' federal budget Tuesday as Carney looks to put his stamp on government | CBC News
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will deliver the new Liberal government’s first budget Tuesday that will be full of what he calls “generational investments” to spur growth and help the co...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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U.S. President Donald #Trump's tariff regime faces its biggest legal test yet this week.
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Trump's tariffs face 'most important case ever' in U.S. Supreme Court | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime faces its biggest legal test yet. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on Trump's unprecedented use of an emergency powers law to slap broad...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Ernie Clement leaned back against a table in the centre of the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse, listening to a reporter's question about what's next for his team after losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series. www.cbc.ca/sports/baseb...
What's next for the Blue Jays after heartbreaking World Series loss? | CBC Sports
While the Blue Jays heal physically, general manager Ross Atkins has some work to do too. Several key players from Toronto's playoff run are set to become free agents in the off-season.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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After weeks of federal government spending announcements leading up to budget day, the biggest unknown remains how large the deficit will be and where and how deep the expected cuts will land. #cdnpoli
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What’s going to be in Carney’s first budget? | CBC News
After weeks of federal government spending announcements leading up to budget day, the biggest unknown remains how large the deficit will be and where and how deep the expected cuts will land.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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In the end, the comeback team just couldn’t muster one more.
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Blue Jays lose heartbreaker in Game 7 of World Series as Dodgers complete epic comeback | CBC
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 on Saturday in Toronto to win its second straight World Series.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Dodgers defeat Blue Jays 5-5 in 11 innings to win back-to-back titles. www.cbc.ca/news/livesto...
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series, defeat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 | CBC
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November 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Play ball! All the developments here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Play ball: Game 6 underway with Blue Jays aiming to claim 3rd World Series crown | CBC
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November 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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The Conservative and NDP caucuses are grappling with what to do about the upcoming federal budget and whether they want to be part of an effort to trigger an election by voting it down, multiple sources told CBC News. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Conservative, NDP caucuses weighing a budget vote that could trigger an election: sources | CBC News
The Conservative and NDP caucuses are grappling with what to do about the upcoming federal budget and whether they want to be part of an effort to trigger an election by voting it down, multiple sourc...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Inuit women and gender-diverse people say a grassroots social media movement publicizing allegations of sexual and physical assault against the former CEO of the Manitoba Inuit Association is giving them courage to come forward with their own accusations. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ottawa woman speaks out against former head of Manitoba Inuit Association | CBC News
Inuit women and gender-diverse people say a grassroots social media movement publicizing allegations of sexual and physical assault against the CEO of the Manitoba Inuit Association is giving them the...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Whichever team wins this game is just one victory away from taking the World Series. cbc.ca/9.6959028
Toronto Blue Jays lead Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 after explosive start to Game 5 | CBC
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October 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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U.S. ambassador to Canada @petehoekstra delivered an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative at an event in Ottawa on Monday, multiple witnesses tell CBC News.
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U.S. ambassador to Canada goes on expletive-laced tirade at Ontario’s trade representative, witnesses say | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada delivered an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative at an event in Ottawa on Monday, multiple witnesses tell CBC News
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October 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are back at Dodger Stadium after last night’s marathon game. Updates here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Toronto Blue Jays take 2-1 lead over Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 | CBC
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October 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM